Archive | May, 2008

The [video highlights] are definitely worth a watch. There were spectacular plays, big moments, and just lots of action in nearly every inning of this one.—Some solid photos from [SI.com]:—The Paulino tag-out of Soto at home was an absolutely great play by Ronny. He looked to be completely safe, but Paulino blocked the plate just […]

At long last in the not-so Friendly Confines: —If you prefer the Cubs’ standpoint:[whitesoxinteractive.com]———-[Recap]———The Pirates have played a bunch of exciting games this year. This win is right up among the best of them.—Carlos Zambrano started for the Cubs–the emotional, hard throwing righty who is one of the best in the league. The Bucs scratched […]

No Jolly Roger to greet you today. Instead, the Cubs’ blue “W” flag waves yet again.—[Recap]———Basically, there are two problems here.1. We can’t beat the Cubs.2. Tom Gorzelanny.—-We’re now 0-7 against these Cubbies and still haven’t won at Wrigley in over a year. If the Cubs didn’t exist, THE PIRATES WOULD BE IN FIRST PLACE […]

Pirates (20-21) at Cubs (25-16) 2:20–Wrigley Field, Chicago Tom Gorzelanny (3-3, 5.97) vs. Sean Gallagher (0-0, 6.48) [GameTrax] Well, this will certainly be a test. It’s a good thing the Pirates are hot. The Bucs have failed in both tries to reach .500 in May. This is another shot. It would be sweet to do […]

2 out of 3 from the Cardinals on the road? I’ll take it. ——————–[Wednesday Loss][Thursday Win]————Wednesday was another shot at .500, and once again it would not happen.Paul Maholm’s numbers looked terrible in this game. Ignore that. He deserved a heck of a lot more than what he got, from the offense, defense, and simply […]

This week we pay a visit to the Altoona Curve. At this point you can say that they look like a hanging Curve–already getting crushed (Haha I am hilarious, right?). Their record is 14-22, which is last in their division (8.5 games back). Let’s take a look at who’s doing well, and who isn’t. WHO’S […]

Pirates (19-20) at Cardinals (23-18)8:15–Busch Stadium, St. LouisPaul Maholm (2-3, 4.79) vs. Todd Wellemeyer (3-1, 3.56)[GameTrax]————–We could be 20-20 at the season’s (approximate) quarter-way mark with a W tonight.—Maholm–as I hope you’re aware, is great at home but stinks on the road. It’s really, amazingly, remarkably, that simple. Hopefully he can continue the solid recent […]

Would have been one of the best wins this year were it not for a key injury.—[Recap]—–Wild game.It started off with a rain delay. Perfect.Then, Phil Dumatrait and Kyle Loshe of all people both came out and pitched well. Loshe was perfect for 6 innings, save the fourth when he gave up a single to […]

We’re currently in a rain delay, so tonight’s game will probably end pretty late (if it’s played). There won’t be a recap until shortly before the game tomorrow because I won’t be able to post until then.Just a heads-up.Thanks for the cooperation and your patience.